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The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
ARE THEY AFTER GOULD?
The Pacific Railroads and the In
vestigating Committee.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The World today
publishes the following statement, made In
Wall street paper, which is regarded as the
organ of Jay Gould:
We are authorized to say that the Pacific Rail-
road investigating committee will report very Ia
yorably for the Union Pacific; that the road Is In
excellent condition; that the debt ought to be ex-
mem ue are 'y running it, of the Central Pacific the
report will say that the road Is run down, busi-
ness and equipment diverted, and that the COM
pany does not want an extension. 1t Will recon-
mead that II the company refuses an extension,
the Thurman act be so amended as TO take all the
net earnings for the government. Mr. Pattison
recommends government receiver Tor potn
roads.
The World says this story was submitted
to Commissioner Anderson yesterday, and he
was asked whether it truthfully outlined the
reports of the commissioners. In reply. Mr..
Anderson intimated that 1t is true that Com
missioner Pattison recommended that the
charters of both roads be annulled and re-
ceivers appointed. Mr.. Anderson said that
he, himself, was opposed to such course on
legal grounds. He did not see how the gov
ernment could possibly annul the charter OF
road which had been granted by State,as
is the case of the Central Pacific, which re-
ceived its charter from the State OF Califor-
MIA. Mr.. Anderson declined to say anything
concerning the. recent report that resident
Cleveland had determined to instruct the
Attorney General TO bring suit against Gould,
Sage and others to secure the return OF ten
milliont dollars, which they are charged
with having unjustly taken from the Golfers
of the Union Pacific. Commissioner Ander-
son. however, admitted that the story pub,
lished some time ago foreshadowed legal
proceedings against Gould and others. looked
with some clearness into possibilities OF the
future.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
The Veteran Republican Club.

This evening at 7.30 o'clock in the ward
room Of Ward 8, entrance on Myrtle street, a
Veteran Republican Club will be formed OF
all those Republicans who voted for Lincoln
in 1860 or 1864. As there are very large
number Of these gentlemen in Portland
there is no doubt that club Of great politi-
cal influence and embracing a very large
membership will be formed. In this connec-
tion the following communication will be
read with interest:
To the Editor Of the Press:
am pleased to see call In your paper for
the purpose Of forming q Veteran RepnDli.
can Club. / understand that this movement
Is wholly in the interest Of our party and IS
not to be used by any politician. oar nope nope
Is that the ward room Of No. 3 will be nlled
tonight with the old guard and the veterans
win renew their VOWS Of fidelity TO the party
slavery. restored the Union, and filed a
treasury left empty by their opponents LET Let
for Fremont, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes. Garfield
and Blaine. VETERAN
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
BosToN MERCHANTS.
They Entertain Distinguished Guests
from Abroad

Boston, Dec. 28.-There was large
gathering of prominent gentlemen here this
morning, who have come to attend the an
nual banquet of the Boston Merchants As
sociation. Among the arrivals last night
were Hon. Peter Mitchell of Montreal, John
Mcdonald of Toronto, Francis b. Thurber,
Erastus Winan and Henry L. Mayer, Of
New York; and Congressman Robert. r.
Hill of Illinois. A large party arrived this
morning and attended an informal breakfast
at 10 o'clock.
Among others of prominence present were
Congressman Joseph Mckenna OF California,
John II. Rogers of Arkansas, w. Q. p.
Breckenridge of Kentucky, Hon. J.. w. Long
II. g. Blair, attorney general for New Bruins
wick; w. Mulick, NJ. p, of Toronto; ID. b.
Dick, DIR. Oreilly and Hon. Justice Patter-
son, Toronto; Andrew Robertson of Mon
ward Island; u. l.. Snowof New Bruins
wick, Senators Hoar and Dawes, and Con-
gressmen Long and Dingley.
The visitors were received by a committee
while Hon. Jonathon A. Lane, president OF
the association, extended cordial welcome
to the modern Athens. After breakfast
many of the visitors were driven to the vari-
GUS places of interest in and about the city.
The banquet occurred at 4 o'clock this after
noon. After an informal reception which
lasted for fully an hour, the association,
members and their guests enjoyed the repast
following which speeches on the principal
topics of the day were made.
The reception dinner occurred at the
Vendome this afternoon. The reception was
from 8 to 4.30 o'clock, when dinner was
served 25o being present. The topic for dis
cussion was the commercial relations be-
tween the United States and the Provinces
Addresses were made by Gov. Ames, Hon.
Erastus Wiman of New York, Congressman
Robert X. Hit of Illinois, Hon. John Nc
Donald of Toronto, Hon. j. w. Longiey,
Attorney General of Nova Scotia, Congress
man Rogers of Arkansas, Hon. Peter
Mitchell, M. p, of Montreal; Hon. J. b.
SNOWFALL of Chatham, N. B., W. Mnlloch,
M. p, Vice Chancellor of Toronto Uniyer.
sity, Congressman Breckenridge, Dingley OF
Maine and McKenna of California.
Mr.. Wiman strongly advocated free trade
between the United States and the Provinces.
He said the Canadians would accept cOm-
mercial union without duties but don't want
annexation.
Mr.. Hit said the majority of public men
believed commercial union would be the
solution of the present difficulties.
Mr.. Longley made stirring address in
favor of closer union. He wanted the
United States to made the first advances.
Mr.. Mcdonald favored reciprocity.
All the Canadian speakers generally op.
posed annexation but favored commercial
union.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
swEDEN's PARLIAMENT.
Curious Political overturn That May
Result In a ProtectiveITariff.
SrocKHoLM. Sweden, Dec.

STOCKHOLM. Sweden. Dee. Is. 1887.
To the Editor Of the Press:
1t is now nearly 800 years since Left, SON
OF Erik the Red, sailing from the North
land. landed on the coast Of America; and
intervening centuries have not completely
wiped out all traces of the Northmen In
America as is most touchingly shown in
.sThe skeleton in Armor," by your great
poet Longfellow.
In our own time the sons and daughters Of
the Mortimer have again steered their
course to the shores Of Columbia, and
pressed far into the interior OF the land.
lThev are TO be found In the forests OF North
arm Maine. where the Vikings have been
Changed into peaceful husbandmen, as well
as In the FAR west wnefe the nanles "
towns and villages Keep ahVe tne memory Oh
Quite recently squad Of our Swedish
officers have been entertained at Chicago,
on the occasion of the lftieth anniversary
of the metropolis Of the West. These offic-
ers have now returned to their native land,
bringing back with them pleasant reminis-
cences from the New World.
Sweden and the United States have much
In common. Though the forms Of govern
ment are different, yet the same freedom Is
enioyed In both countries and In both the
majesty OF the law makes itself felt.
Al notable instance Of the supremacy OF
the law has Just been given 10 the world IN
the execution of the Anarchists In Chicago.
Thus has your republic shown In decisive
way that the general peace must not and
shall not be disturbed by few restless spir-
Political life in Sweden Is less turbulent
and powerful than In America, but we are
NOT Without our strange political episodes.
The eity Of Stockholm sends % representa-
tives 10 the Lower House OF the Swedish
Parliament In the elections Of this autumn
Stockholm elected % free traders to repre-
sent her, they receiving 1000 votes TO 5000
cast fer the prOtectiOnist candidates.
Since tb election some wiseacre f0und out
that one representative OF the y elected had
failed 10 pay his taxes some years ago. On
Ihis ground the Stockholm election was con-
tested. The failure to pay taxes on the part
OF this one representative was proved, and
as BY Swedish law all elected on the same
ballot must stand or fall together, the cleo
tion OF the entire p representatives IRON
Stockholm, although they received 1000 ma
iority, has been declared null and void oy
our highest legal tribunal.
A recount Of the votes has been ordered,
and the result will undoubtedly De that the
% protectionists will be counted In;
And this Is not all. The Swedish Pariia-
ment Is so closely divided between the con-
tending parties that this change OF the Y
votes Of Stockholm will turn our Congress
from free trade to protection, change the
policy of the king, and probably overturn
the present ministry. Verify, as we
Swedes say: "A little knoll may tip over
biy load II. 4.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
misfortunes began. There is a terrible fever

misfortunes began. There is terrible fever
raging there all the time. believe 1t Is
called the Gaudaloupe, or swamp fever, ana
itIis something like our chills and fever, only
worse. We loaded some salt and then start
ed for Turks Island on Nov. 11th. We had
hardly left the port before the steward was
taken down sick with the fever, and others
Of the crew began to complain Of not feeling
well. We made up our cargo OF salt-l4,OOO
bushels-and left Turks Island with q half
sick crew. On Nov. q. Second Mate Walter
Schwindler, of Brooklyn, N. Y, was attack
ed with the fever, and then directly on top
Of that three of the crew were taken down.
For ten days this was the state Oh analrs.
Dec. / we encountered terrific gale. A
monstrous sea struck us in the forward
house, and carried 1t away. We shipped con-
siderable water, and things looked pretty
blue at one time. Dec. the second mate
died. What men / had who were not sick
were pretty well exhausted, so | made for
the nearest refuge, Delaware Breakwater,
arriving there Dec. s. The health authori-
ties there would not let us land the sick men,
having an idea that they had the yellow fe-
yer, and neither could l ship new crew to
help me pack to Boston. Finally they chang
ed their minds, and concluded that It was
not yellow fever. The sick men were landed
and / shipped mate and two men and start
ed for this port"
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
HEBRON ACADEMY.
Mr.. Seth m.:Mnllken's Generous Gift.
[zIon's Advocate ]

[Zion's Advocated
Principal Sargent of Hebron Academy
have received from Mr.. Seth NJ. Milliken, Of
New York City, as his Christmas contribu-
tion to the building fund. a check for $1,000.
Mr.. Milliken was born in Minot, few
miles south Of the academy. and Is abrother
Of Weston f.. Charles R., VIM. H.. and Geo.
Milliken, all successful merchants Of Port
land. He was a student under Principal
Mark III. Dunnell at Hebron where. he says
in his letter, II spent some time very pleas
antly and / think proftably" He = the
senior partner in the firm Of Deering, Milli-
ken & Co., and has resided In New York for
the last fifteen years. His aged mother,
sister of Rev. EnOch w. Freeman, whose sad
and untimely death many years ago was
much deplored, resides in Portland and Is
member of the Free ST. Church.
Mr.. Milliken expresses his gratitude Tor
the benefit received at the old academy
among the hills by increasing its power TO
aid other students who shall IN the future
flock to its doors. His gifts Is a generous
challenge to the many former pupils OF this
venerable and valuable Institution who have
been successful in life, as well as to the
friends of education In general:
Only $4,000 are now required TO meet the
condition imposed by Mr.. Sturteyant. Let
everybody give something, and give 1t
promptly, so that the work OF construction
NAV be entered upon at once. Thus the
usefulness of the academy Will be enlarged
and its influence perpetuated.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
christmas Tree at pleasant Hur.

The Christmas tree Of the Sabbath school
Of Pleasant Hill chapel and Second Parish,
Falmouth, came off on Monday nigat. The
chapel at Pleasant Hill was full to overflow
ing. Santa Claus was unusually generous,
and was present in person to distribute his
gifts. The most handsome presents were
two mantel clocks. One Of these came to
Rev. w. II. Haskell, pastor of the Second
church, from the people of the Second Par-
ish and Pleasant Hill chapel The otner
went to Mr.. Z. z. Cobb from his associates
the Pleasant Hill orchestra. as eongrasula-
tlon for his recovery from long sickness
The ladies presented Mrs. Haskell with the
beautiful silver berry dish, which attracted
e. much attention at the fair held In Noyem-
her INV the ladies Of the Second church. Mrs
+ e. Cobb also received one Of the same
nattern. Both Of these were designed and
made by Mr.. Lemuel Milliken, as was also
the butter dish received by Miss Haskell.
MIR. Henry Waite received an easy chair from
the Hill Sabbath school, All were agreed In
pronouncing the occasion most enjoyable
one.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
OFFICERS ELECTED.
UNITY LODGE. l. o. 0. F.

UNITY LODGE, l. o. o. F.
Unity Lodge, No. 3, l. o. o. f., elected
these officers last evening"
Noble Grand-Silas b. Adams.
Vice Grand--James w. Pinkham,
Secretary-H Howard Winslow,
Treasurer-John G. Merrill.
Trustees-Freedom Nash, Henry P.Cox, Joshua
Davis.
Agent Of Hall-Isaac f. Clark.
LoNGFELLow LODGE, X. OF p.
Longfellow Lodge, No. 43, X. Of r., has
elected these officers:
Past Chancellor-Fred ii. Morton.
Chancellor Commanders. @. Ripley.
Vice Chancellor-Geo ii. Gerrish.
Prelate-Charles III. True.
X. of R-Stephen Marsh.
NJ OF F.-N0rman True.
M. Of E-Stephen q. Perry
M. at A.-W. G. Chapman.
Member Of Pythian Hall Association-John f.
Representatives to Grand Lodge-Charles N.
Ilsley, Joseph III. Hutchins.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
THE STATE.
LINCOLN COUNT

LINCOLN COUNTY.
Mr.. John r. Northey, of North Whiteheld,
83 wears of age, ending his life on the MORN
ing of the 25th inst, by hanging.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Tuesday, Game Warden Allen seized from
a freight car on the Maine Central railroad,
on the train which had just arrived from
Aroostook, the hindquarters OF eight ana tne
f0reouarters Of six caribou, which were In
possession and being transported contrary TO
law, which does not allow any person 10 XIII
or have in possession more than zone moose,
two caribou or three deer" during season.
Three new pictures have Just been hung
ON the walls Of the First Parish vestry In
Bangor-one large painting Of the City OF
Philadelphia, mentioned in the third chapter
of the book OF revelation, now hangs IA tho
rear end of the yestry, on one side being
fine portrait of Father" Sewall, well re-
membered by a generation now fast passing
aWay andIWhOse name has sweet fragrance,
and on the other side portrait of Rev. Har-
vey Loomis, the first pastor in Bangor,
though not the first preacher, who died In
the church Just as he was about to begin the
morning service, Jan. 1st, 1926. Mr.. LOOMS
was one of the six young men who, az the
prayer meeting under the haystack, began
the movement that resulted In the formation
Of the American Board.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
A horse, valued at $500, was killed at Ice
boro BY the Bangor train, Monday forenoon.
The animal became frightened and ran In
front of the engine.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
STORM AND SICKNESS.
The TroubIous Voyage Of the Maine
Brig Rocky Glen.

BosToN, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Capt. J. IL. Bray
of the brig Rocky Glen, arrived in the har-
Dor here yesterday, after hard voyage. In
speaking Of it he said Il have made many
a voyage, but the experiences Of this last one
rather go ahead of anything l have been
through before. We left Bangor for Gauda-
loupe, one of the Windward Islands, in Oc-
tober, after cargo of salt. Host my first
mate very shortly, he falling overheard acei-
dentally. His name was A. Loupas, and he
belonged In fremont, Me. We reached
Gaudaloupe without any further incident Of
note 1t was there, however, that our real
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
srelabt Rates Advanced.

At meeting held at Commissioner FINK 5
Office in New York last week 1t was agreed
to advance the rates on the fourth, fifth and
sixth class freight about 10 per cent, to take
effect January 2, 1888. This will make the
new rate from Portland to Chicago 3SA cents
Der 100 pounds on the fourth class, SO cents
on the fifth, and 2s1 on the sixth. via the
New York Central and Hudson River lines,
and s4l, 20 and 25A per 100 pounds via West
Shore and Nickel Plate line. Freights to all
other points will be on the same basis. East
bound grain and flour rates are to be adj
yanced in about the same proportion. Mr..
Tolman. of the Portland & Ogdensburg, Is
at work on a new tariff that will soon be
ready for distribution.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
The Eastern Controversv.

BosToN, Mass, Dec. 2S.-It is stated that
the Eastern railroad directory controversy
has been practically settled by compromise.
An agreement was reached today by which
Mr.. Braman will go on the beard. and he and
his friends will have six out Of nine MEM
bers. The other side have only contended
for four members all along, and now agree to
give M one member for the sake of harmony.
The Injunction will probably be dissolved,
probably resign to make way for Mr.. Braman
and one of his friends.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
American Naturaiists.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 2S.-At today's
session of the American Society Of Natural
lists officers were elected as follows:
President-Harrson Allen, University OF Penn
syvania.
First Vice President-G. L. Goodall, Harvard
University.
Second Vice Presidential. s. Williams, Cor
nell, and ii. f. Osborne, Princeton.
Secretary-G. l.. Clark, Williams.
Treasurer-W. T. Sedgwick, Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology.
Executive Committee for the Society at large
Richard Rothtarn, of the National Museum at
Washington, G. IL. Williams, John Hopkins Uni
yersity.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
New nampshIre AerIcuIturIsts.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 2S.-The an
nual meeting of the New Hampshire Agri-
cultural Society was held. here today. The
old board of officers was reelected with the
addition of Thomas b. Page and f. P. john
son Of Manchester; Colonel II. Pillsbury OF
Derry and NJ. j. Colby Of Dunbarton, to
the board of directors. The society voted to
extend an invitation to the New England
Society to unite with it in fair In New
clude to have an exhibition at Worcester
fall
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
AUGUSTA TOPICS.
Governor BodWers Estate-Candi-
dates for the Railroad Commits
afnn
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press]
AUGUSTA, Dec. 2S.-A special session OF
the Probate Court of Kennebec county will
be held at the Probate Office in this city next
Monday at 2 o'clock p. M for the purpose OF
appointing an administrator on the estate of
the late Governor Bodwell. The governor
left no will and his estate is variously esti-
mated at from 100000 to 100000. Although
the person has not yet been definitely fixed
upon, some able business man will be select
ed for the responsible position.
Ameng the candidates for the vacant
place in the Board of Railroad Commission
ers are Parker Spofford of Bucksport, and
Jas. w. Sewall, son of George T. Sewall of
Oldtown.
The trial of the two tramps indicted for
burning Constable .Stevenson's buildings
has been assigned for next Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
AWAY Below Zero.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Dec. 2S.-Last night
was the coldest of the season-l60 below
zero. Passenger trains on the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad were 10
hours late and freight trains were aban-
doned. The Chicago, Burlington q Quincy
passenger trains from the West were all late
and many freights laid out
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
Is the Maria a FiIIbusterIng Craft.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-It now transpires
that the yacht Maria, of New York. which
sailed Saturday ostensbly in search Of hid
den treasure on the Honduras coast may
have other objects in view. A private letter
from New York conveys the impression that
the yacht was loaded with guns and ammu-
milton consigned to revolutionary forces in
Honduras and fitted out at the expense of
De Soto, ex-president of the republic in New
York
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29

Episcopal Domestic Missions, $4,000.
Other legacies being paid, is there be suffic-
lent funds remaining, the following bequests
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
5000; the Orphans Home and Asylum OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church in New
York, and the Society for the Relief OF the
Destitute Blind in the city and vicinity,
g1 600 each
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
Worthless Claim

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The Webber claim
to land in New York city which turned up
yesterday at Dover, N. H., is not a new on.
In 1879 it was brought forward by Webber
who asserted that he was lineal descendant
of King William w.. of.HoIland, who origi-
American minister at the Hague found it
necessary to officially announce the worth
lessness of the claim as an agent of the
claimants was swindling credul0us Ameri-
cans on the strength of it.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
MRS. Asror's win.

New YORK, Dec. 28.-The will of the
late Mrs. John Jacob Astor provides for the
followingIlegacies New York Woman's Hos
pital, $4,000; st. Luke's Hospital, $4,000;
Young Woman's Christian Association,
S25. 900: Children's Aid Society, $4,000; for
the support of an industrial school, $4,000;
Hampton, Va, Normal Institute. $4,000;
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded In the Regis
trs of Deeds:
Portland-E. Ponce TO ID. A. Meaher 81 and
other considerations.
Westbrook- George III. Hammond to Il. New
Searboro-Hers of Richard Leavitt to Rebecca
s. Leavitt. 81 and other consideration.
r. s. Leayitt to ID. 5. Leayitt 81 and other
considerations. -
William +, Merrill to d. s. Leayitt ct al $50.
Yarmouth-E. X York TO l.. MarstoD. 81 anu
other land. ,a
L. Marston 10 L. X. York 81 and other l.s lahd.
Harpswell-Annle L. Lubec to ). C.AA"S''
$3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
Bishop TayIor's Mission Said to be a
Failure.

BURLINGTON, VT, Dec. 2S.-J. G. Waller,
his wife and two children, who went from
Burlington to the Congo country to take
part In Bishop Taylors self supporting mis-
sionary scheme have sreturned. Waller de-
scribes the enterprise as complete. failure,
and thinks he was lucky to escape alive. He
SAYS there is no chance for missionary work
as the struggle for existence occupies all the
time of the unfortunate members OF the
cnlnnV.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
PROHIBITION NEWS.
Phoebe Cousins In the Field in Mis-
souri,.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-Miss Phoebe Cousins
of this city, has announced that she will be
an Independent Prohibition candidate for
paign. Miss Cousins recently vacated the
office of marshal of the eastern district of
Missouri which she successfully managed for
several months after the death of her father.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29

Mean daily bar. 29.59 Maximum ther ....47.s
Mean dailysther. 1928 Minimum ther. o
Mean daily d'wpt29.7 Max vel. wlnd.... %
Mean daily hum. 90.3 Total precip..... Lib
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec. 28, 1887, 1000 PM
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
Al ALL stations.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
They Want Calamity Leary Re-
strained.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-There is move
ment on foot about the maritime exchange
to invoke the aid of the naval authorities In
preventing James Leary. the owner OF the
lost raft, from making the attempt again
Mr.. Leary is determined to build and ship
two other large consignments OF timber, and
the members Of the maritime exchange hope
to prevent him executing his promise.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
Bates Alumni in Roston.

BosroN, Dec. 2s.-The fourth annual re-
union of Bates College alumni was held at
Young's Hotel this evening. The guests
were Professor j. F. Stanton, Professor
Chase and Rev. DR.. Horr, Of East Boston.
Oficers we're elected with F. l.. Hayes Of
Boston as president.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-29
The New Hampshire Nuisance Ac.

CONCORD, Dec 28.-The executive COM
mittee of the New Hampshire State Temper
ance Society held meeting in Concord to-
day to consider the nuisance act'' passed at
the last session Of the Legislature for the
suppression of saloons.